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Learning Disabilities and AD/HD Documentation Guidelines Learning Disabilities Support and Accommodations Psychological Disability Documentation Guidelines |
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Counseling Services
Learning Disabilities Support and AccommodationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a person with a disability, in part, as "one who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities," and thus protects such individuals from discrimination. Saint Joseph's College strives to meet the needs of all students, providing academic services in accordance with ADA guidelines.
The process is as follows:
1. Upon receiving a request for disability accommodation, Counseling Services will review learning disability certification. Provision of accommodations is contingent upon meeting national guidelines. Requirements for documentation are consistent with those of the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Please click on the appropriate link provided below to review documentation guidelines.
For Documentation of ADHD
For Documentation of Learning Disabilities
2. Provided documentation meets the appropriate criteria, the student meets with the Director of Counseling Services to review the extent of his or her accommodations. If the plan calls for accommodations from faculty, the student must notify his or her individual instructors. Testing with extra time can be arranged when appropriate, along with testing administered in a quiet room with minimal distractions. Oral examinations are possible when recommended by the assessment and agreed to by the instructor.
3. The student is then strongly encouraged to make an appointment with the Director of Educational Support Services. The Director of Educational Support Services is available for consultation to students and can provide academic advising, along with advising the student to develop successful learning strategies.
4. Peer tutoring, available via Educational Support Services, will likely be recommended. Additionally, the student may make extensive use of SJC's Writing Clinic.
You can find more information on how to assist students with learning disabilities on the following Web sites:
www.ets.org
Learning Disability Association of Indiana
Learning Disabilities Association of America
Dyslexia at College
